langrage

or lan·gridge

[ lang-grij ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a kind of shot consisting of bolts, nails, etc., fastened together or enclosed in a case, formerly used for damaging sails and rigging in sea battles.

langrage

/ ˈlæŋɡrɪdʒ; ˈlæŋɡrəl /

shot consisting of scrap iron packed into a case, formerly used in naval warfare

First recorded in 1760–70; origin uncertain

C18: of unknown origin

The bow-gun in the boat was in return pointed up and loaded to the muzzle with musket balls and all sorts of langrage.

Once more Long Tom was fired, loaded with langrage, which swept with fearful effect across the deck of the corvette.

Our guns loaded with langrage commit great havoc among them.

The guns are loaded with langrage, and Captain Fuller issues orders to prepare for our defence.

Burrel, langrage, and other irregular substitutes, may be included under the term.

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